The Story Of Us (UNDER MAJOR REVISION)

Chapter 22

Remembering her Grandma

It's Wednesday now. So, I just wear my yellow shirt and black denim pants on. My yellow shirt has a sunflower design on it too.

As usual, Dad drove me on the way to the Academy. We talked about lots of things such as Mom's work, Tita Alexa's attitudes and I also told him everything that he still don't know about me.

“Here we are, Shiela! I'll just drop you here. Is that alright with you?” I nodded.

“Yes, Dad. It's alright. I know that you still have some works to do on the restaurant today. You should go now.”

“Yeah, but I'll stay here until I make sure that you are safe inside. I will leave afterwards, Shiela.”

“Alright, Dad. I'll go now. Thanks for the ride,” he widely smiled at me.

“Fine. Good luck to your classes later, Shiela. Take care,” I smiled back at him while he's kissing my forehead.

My friends ran fast just to welcome me. I feel so safe when I'm with them. They're my saviour and my shield.

And when the bell rang, we hurriedly went to our classrooms together. They've told me that Aela isn't alright since yesterday, actually. What's her reason? We still don't know anything yet.

There really are some times that Claire and Aela are not in good terms but they'll also forgive each other, actually. Lately, I just noticed that Aela is trying to keep herself away from us but, I think they didn't noticed that. They were really used to her attitudes and behaviors but I'm actually not. I don't know but, I feel like there is really something wrong to her. I just can't figure it out.

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Then, our Arts professor came in with her usual vibes. I admire her so much.

“Good morning, Ma'am Lorieta!” we all greeted her in chorus.

“Good morning, class! Please take your seats now. Let's start our discussion by reviewing our past lesson first,” she said with a smile on her face.

Mrs. Lorieta Montes, our Mapeh professor. She's always in her energetic vibes when she comes in to different classrooms that she teaches. All her life, she have gone through so much pain and sorrow in the past. And now, all she feels is happiness since she already have her own family right now. She has been married for almost two decades now. Luckily, they now have their only daughter which is Lorie, our class vice president. Lorie grew up as a kind and responsible girl with the help of her parents. Unlike others, she isn't a spoiled one due to the fact that she knew everything in this world has their own limitations and that she already contented to what she has in her life right now.

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After she has discussed about our new lesson, she gave us a task to do on our homes. Afterwards, she bid her goodbye too.

“Thank you for your cooperation, class. I hope you were able to learn and understand our lesson for today. Goodbye, class,” she stated.

“Goodbye, Ma'am,” we responded to her.

“And reminder, please don't forget to pass your homeworks to Shiela. Don't let her wait for those,” I just smiled to her.

“Yes, Ma'am. Don't worry,” I was so shocked when she answered her. Is this true? Am I dreaming? If yes, please don't wake me up.

“Okay. I'll rely on that, Heidi. See you on our next meeting, class,” we just nodded to her. Gosh! I'm not dreaming. This is all true. Alright, don't assume. You'll just get hurt.

Heidi De Guzman is our class treasurer. Sometimes, she is a spoiled brat and a bully but not all the time. We've been close to each other before but she ended up keeping herself away from me one day and up until now. I still don't know what's wrong and what have I done to her but I just accepted the fact that it already happened. For a while, I am able to know her so much more. I found out that she has her good side too, but she's just afraid to show it to everyone. I still remember that one day that she suddenly asked me to join her in giving foods and other necessities of the orphanage that she's helping. That time, I was so glad to see her kindness to some. And now, she just reassured Ma'am Lorieta that she doesn't have to worry. God! I wish we could make things clear between us starting today.

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When Ma'am Lorieta left us, that only means that it's now our lunch break. Claire and I went straight to the cafeteria together. We are incomplete since Ayesha is not around. She has her scheduled meeting on English Club right now. But before that, she assured us that she has already took her lunch and that we have nothing to worry about.

Aela brought a mixed vegetable salad for me. I was so glad about it.

“You can eat that, Shie. You don't have to buy anything. Mom cooked that for you because she's also worried about you.”

“Oh, okay. I'll eat this since this is my favorite. Can you tell your Mom my appreciation, Aela?” she nodded to me.

“Of course, Shie. I'll let her know that. Enjoy the food!” I smiled.

“Gosh! I miss this one. Thanks for this, Aela!”

I really love eating vegetable salad because it reminds me of Lola Selena, Mom's mother. Back when she's still alive, she always makes one for me. She also taught me on how to make my own before. Until now, I still love vegetable salads. At least through the use of it, I can imagine that Lola's still here beside me. And also, “You Raise Me Up” is one of Lola's favorite song since before. I miss her so much.

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We've also discussed about our new lessons for our Esp and Filipino subjects a while ago. And now, I am already inside my room on our house. It's still early so I decided to write an update on my story in Wattpad. I'm already finish writing chapters 43-46 since yesterday.

Suddenly, I heard a knock on my door.

“Here's your milk, baby. You should drink this, alright?” I just nodded to her.

“Alright, Tita. Thank you for this,” she just smiled at me.

“No problem. I'll go ahead now, baby. Sleep early, alright? You still have classes for tomorrow so you should get some rest too.”

“Yes, Tita. I'll just finish drinking my milk and also updating my story. I'll sleep after this.”

“Alright, baby. Good night. Sweet dreams,” she said while kissing me on my forehead.

I just need to publish this first before I sleep. Well, I guess my readers would love my updates. I just wish they would.

Sigh! I'm glad that she came back here in the Philippines. I'm so much happier right now. God! I missed her sweet habits to me.